Tag: Pininfarina

  • Cambiano Concept by Pininfarina – Beauty Has a Name

    While the Detroit NAIAS is running its course, there seems to be a lot of hubbub around the 2012 Geneva Motor Show which is due to start in March this year. Here we have a teaser of Pininfarina‘s future concept, the “luxury environmentally friendly sport sedan”. It will be revealed at their show stand in Geneva and undoubtedly, it will be gorgeous.

    Named after Pininfarina‘s home town, the Cambiano is said to have been consciously constructed with a selection of efficient materials and powered by a an eco-friendly power plant.

    Pininfarina is a design company which has given the automotive industry some of the finest aesthetically charged profiles out there. The Ferrari 458 Italia, the Enzo, Alfa Romeo GTV, Jaguar XJ6, Alfa Romeo Spider and many, many more – all love children of the Pininfarina company. And this year the small town of Cambiano has two anniversaries to celebrate: 30 years with the Styling Centre (called, back in1982, the “Pininfarina Studi e Ricerche/Pininfarina Study and Research”) and 10 years of development with the Engineering Center which serves to prove that finely crafted technology and design go hand-in-hand. We personally hope to see many more anniversaries to come for Pininfarina as they bring beauty to the eye with every single project.

    Pininfirina Cambiano Concept
    Pininfarina Cambiano Concept

    Source: Pininfarina

  • Pininfarina Bluecar

    Cecomp and Bollore will buil 4000 Bluecars for France’s Autolib car sharing service.

    Pininfarina Bluecar features a Lithium Metal Polymer (LMP) battery, which can supply a range of 250km (155 miles) on a single charge. The company didn’t release any official data, but the EV will accelerate from 0 to 60 km/h in 6.3 seconds and it will be limited to 130 km/h (80 mph).

    Autolib will offer the Bluecar for rent in Paris and 40 other municipalities starting in October 2011.

    Really an interesting move by Pininfarina and we are eager to see, how this will work.

    Source: Pininfarina

  • Pininfarina Nido at Qatar show

    Pininfarina has presented its exclusively innovative Nido concept at the first edition of the Qatar International Motor Show past weekend. (more…)

  • Ferrari unveils the SA APERTA ahead of Paris 2010

    Surely to become one of the most memorable motoring events in the last few years, Paris International Motor Show 2010 has been chosen by Ferrari for the presentation of its special series model SA APERTA. Created exclusively to mark the 80th anniversary celebrations of Pininfarina, the stunning roadster from Maranello will be manufactured in only 80 examples worldwide, which are of course already sold. (more…)

  • Lancia Stratos is back on the track

    Lancia Stratos is a real legend. It had been produced since 1972 to 1974 and only 492 units are put on sale.

    The extraordinary Stratos is powered by mid-mounted 2.4 liter V6 with 190bhp, which is enough to catapult the small car to 60mph in under 5 seconds and it doesn’t stop until it reach 233km/h (144mph). Remember, this is in early 70s.

    Now, it is time to give a new life to the legend. The new Lancia Stratos is almost ready. The man behind the project is Michael Stoschek, a German automotive parts supply magnate and keen historic racer. (more…)

  • 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica Cabriolet Pininfarina sold for 3 571 624 USD

    The most expensive cars in the world are sold at RM Auctions’. The last one was held at the Grimaldi Forum on 1st May and the total achieving was €33 235 917 ($45 101 139). Two new world records were set along with the five automobiles priced in excess of €2 000 000. (more…)

  • Pininfarina Spider Concept Car to debut at Geneva 2010

    Pininfarina, the renowned Italian designer house has released the first official sketch of its latest concept car, which will make its first public appearance at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. The new Spider concept is designed specially to mark the Pininfarina’s 80th and Alfa Romeo’s 100th anniversaries. (more…)

  • Ferrari presents P540 Superfast Aperta restyled by Pininfarina

    At Fiorano, as a part of new Special Projects programme, the world renowned supercar brand Ferrari unveiled the unique P540 Superfast Aperta, an exclusive one-of-a-kind vehicle built specially for Edward Walson, son of John Walson, the inventor of cable TV. (more…)

  • Pininfarina design – link between the biggest

    Pininfarina design comes into its own at the Frankfurt Motor Show, thanks to the novelties presented by two prestigious customers, Ferrari and Maserati. The Show hosts the world debut of the Ferrari 458 Italia, a new generation rear-engined berlinetta, and the Maserati GranCabrio, the first four-seater cabriolet in Maserati history. (more…)

  • Maserati GranCabrio

    The Maserati GranCabrio will be shown on September 15 at Frankfurt Motor Show for the first time. This car will complete Maserati’s product line-up: Quattroporte – saloon; GranTurismo – sports coupe and GranCabrio – convertible.

    The Maserati GranCabrio enriches all five senses in a shared open-air experience, without sacrificing comfort and performance. (more…)

  • Ferrari 458 Italia

    2009 ferrari 458 italia frontThe Ferrari 458 Italia is a completely new car: engine, design, aerodynamics, handling, instrumentation and ergonomics.

    Four and a half liter V8 delivers 570 horse powers at 9000 revs and 540 N/m at 6000 rpm. This makes the incredible 127 hp/liter from naturally aspirated engine.

    Despite the fact that the new engine is significantly more powerful than the V8s that preceded it, the Ferrari 458 Italia produces just 320 g/km of CO2 and fuel consumption is 13.7 l/100 km (combined cycle), the best in the entire segment.

    The 458 Italia compared to other super sports cars is a featherweight – 1380 kg with a power-to-weight ratio of 2.42 kg/hp and the results are more than exceptional: 0-100 km/h in under 3.4 seconds top speed of 325 km/h.

    The low weight of the car helps a lot with the braking, 32.5 metres 100-0

    ferrari 458 italia side 2009

    Like everything else the interior is revolutionary too. The ergonomics are perfect and the main controls are all clustered on the steering wheel.

    This car is a perfect proof that Ferrari can make extraordinary cars from every single point of view.

    Ferrari 458 Italia – Technical specifications

    Dimensions  
    Length 4527 mm (178.2 in.)
    Width 1937 mm (76.3 in.)
    Height 1213 mm (47.8 in.)
    Wheelbase 2650 mm (104.3 in.)
    Dry weight 1380 kg (3042 lbs)*
    Weight/power ratio 2,42 kg/CV (7.16 lbs/kW)
    Weight distribution fr/r 42% / 58%
    Engine  
    Type V8 – 90°
    Displacement 4499 cc (274.5 cu in.)
    Maximum power 570 CV (425 kW)** @ 9000 rpm
    Maximum torque 540 Nm (398 lbs/ft) @ 6000 rpm
    Specific power output 127 CV/l
    Compression ratio 12.5:1
    Tyres  
    Front 235/35 ZR20 8.5″
    Rear 295/35 ZR20 10.5″
    Performance  
    Maximum speed >325 km/h (>202 mph)
    0-100 km/h <3.4 s
    Fuel consumption + emissions  
    Fuel consumption*** 13.7 l/100 km
    Emissions*** 320 g CO2/km
    Gearbox  
    Dual-clutch, 7-speed F1  
    Electronics  
    E-Diff3, F1-Trac, high-performance ABS  

    * With forged wheels and Racing seats
    ** Including 5 CV of ram effect
    *** Combined cycle (ECE+EUDC)

  • Ferrari 250 GT Coupe Pinin Farina restored by Ferrari Classiche

    Ferrari 250 GT Coupé Pininfarina      The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este celebrated its 80th anniversary this year, once again attracting 50 stunning cars built between the 1920s and 1970s to the grounds of the eponymous Lake Como villa. All of the cars shown were of enormous historical value and either in pristine condition or restored. (more…)